- Both Iraq and Afghanistan are currently sites of ongoing US military operations.
- A defense contractor is operating in conflict zones involving Iraq and Afghanistan.
- Companies like Halliburton and Bechtel received US contracts during the 2004 conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Halliburton Awarded No-Bid Contracts in Iraq
What happened
Halliburton received no-bid contracts in Baghdad, Iraq, in March 2006. A report noted that there had never been an investigation into the awarding of no-bid contracts to Halliburton, which was described as the number one war profiteer in Iraq.
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Why it matters
Halliburton operates in Iraq under a long-term contract providing specialized oil field services for the Iraqi government. The company also took over operational duties previously held by North Oil Company and competes directly with SLB in the oilfield services market.
Companies like Halliburton and Bechtel received US contracts during the 2004 conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan, and defense contractors continue to operate in conflict zones involving Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Who's involved
- HalliburtonAmerican multinational corporation awarded no-bid contracts in Iraq
- IraqSovereign state in Western Asia where Halliburton operates under a long-term contract
- BaghdadCapital city of Iraq where the contracts were awarded
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- SLBSpeculative
SLB might face increased competitive pressure on costs and market share from Halliburton's expanded operations.
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The entities involved
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Baghdad
capital city of Iraq
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Halliburton
American multinational corporation; provider of services and products to the energy industry